Tsitsipas lashes out at Ivanisevic: "I never thought a coach could do something like that"

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Stefanos Tsitsipas has spoken out for the first time about the controversial and harsh statements made by Goran Ivanisevic nine months ago, while he was coaching the Greek player. The Croatian even went so far as to claim that he had better physical condition than Stefanos, and the player's response has been very firm.

It could be anticipated that, sooner or later, there would be consequences and a response to the words of Goran Ivanisevic from months ago, which shook the foundations of the tennis world by putting Stefanos Tsitsipas at the center of the storm. The prestigious Croatian coach questioned the professionalism of the Greek player, even stating that he had better physical condition than the three-time champion in Monte Carlo and that things couldn't continue as they were. It was very surprising, especially because they were working together, with many interpreting it as a desperate attempt by Goran to provoke a reaction from Tsitsipas.

Far from reality. That turned out to be the final blow to a project that barely got off the ground. Stefanos explains his perspective on the matter, having chosen not to speak up at the time, enduring immense media pressure and swift judgments from the public opinion. Now, in an interview with The Times, he addresses the issue, setting the record straight without holding back on what he felt during that period.

Tsitsipas expresses hurt over Ivanisevic's actions and believes it was "like kicking him while he was down"

"I saw no sense in that. If that was his way of pressuring me to motivate myself and get my life in order, he missed the mark completely. It hurt me a lot; I never expected a coach could do something like that, and, worst of all, what he said was not true," stated Tsitsipas, who was facing critical moments due to his back problems back then.

In fact, he reaffirms it in his statements. "If I wasn't in shape, it was solely because I had been injured for a long time and was unable to train for over two weeks. I felt that what he was doing was like kicking me while I was down," declared the Greek player. These statements will resonate greatly due to Goran Ivanisevic's global reputation and the assertiveness with which Stefanos Tsitsipas expresses himself, aiming to gradually regain his best form.

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